TW202035849A - Triple pane fenestration assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

Various embodiments are provided for an isolating fenestration assembly including a triple pane IGU configured with chambers between the panes and having a thicker or heavier first pane (outer pane) as compared to the second and third panes and/or an edge seal force not exceeding 1.2 N/m, when measured in accordance with prEN 16612.

Description

Triple window opening assembly

This application claims the rights and interests of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/783,787 filed on December 21, 2018 in accordance with the patent law. The content of the case is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

This article is generally, but not restrictively, related to window opening assemblies and window panels for window opening assemblies.

The window opening components (for example, doors, windows, or the like) are coupled to structures (for example, single-family homes, townhouses, warehouses, office buildings, or the like). In some examples, the fenestration assembly includes one or more window panels (for example, soda lime glass sheets) and the window panels allow light to enter the structure while preventing elements (for example, wind, rain, dust, debris, or the like) from entering structure. In addition, the window assembly restricts heat transfer from the structure to the surrounding environment.

In general, the present invention relates to various embodiments of a window opening assembly with a customized configuration that involves improved performance characteristics of one or both of the following: acoustic performance (eg, sound reduction) and/or Reduced edge sealing force (for example, where the edge sealing force is not constrained by a specific mechanism and/or theory, the edge sealing force is believed to be a proxy measure of the life of the window assembly (for example, performance, feasibility, and/or life)).

More specifically, the present invention relates to unique and/or customized configurations of window opening components (for example, triple window panels with dual chambers and corresponding seals to form IGU), in which: (1) outer window panels (first The window panels are provided with a higher proportion of the overall IGU thickness (for example, or weight) for the improved acoustic performance of the window assembly, and/or (2) the remaining two window panels (for example, the second window panel and the first window panel) The three window panels) are set so that the edge sealing force of the window opening component exceeds 1.2 N/m for the improved IGU edge sealing force, thus contributing to the improved performance and/or corresponding improved life of the IGU (for example, with There is no comparison with the triple window IGU of (1) and/or (2) above). One or more of the embodiments detailed herein are specifically designed and/or arranged to maximize sound reduction and/or prevent, reduce, and/or reduce stress on the edge seal (eg, edge sealing force) .

The inventor has realized that, among other things, the problem to be solved may include improving the performance of a window opening component (for example, a door, a window, or the like). In addition, the inventor has recognized that, among other things, the problem to be solved includes reducing noise entering the structure through the window assembly (for example, noise generated by vehicles passing through the structure, noise generated by adjacent structures Noise or the like). In addition, the inventor has realized that, among other things, the problem to be solved may include improving the thermal insulation performance of the window assembly. Furthermore, the inventor has realized that, among other things, the problem to be solved may include providing a triple window opening assembly, which has a size similar to a double window opening assembly (for example, Thickness) and/or weight. Furthermore, the inventor has realized that, among other things, the problem to be solved may include providing a triple window opening assembly, which has a smaller size than a double window opening assembly ( For example, thickness) and/or smaller weight. In addition, the inventor has recognized that, among other things, the problems to be solved may include improving the mechanical performance (for example, impact resistance or static load resilience) or life performance (for example, service life, technical life, Life expectancy or similar).

The subject of the present invention can provide a solution to these problems, for example, by providing a triple window opening assembly. The triple window opening assembly provides improved performance (for example, heat insulation) compared to a double window panel or a single window opening assembly. In some examples, the triple window opening assembly may include a first window panel spaced apart from the second window panel, and a third window panel spaced apart from the second window panel. The second window panel may be positioned between the first window panel and the third window panel. The second window panel can be spaced apart from the first window panel and the third window panel, while being positioned between the first window panel and the third window panel (for example, the second window panel is centered on the first window panel and the third window panel). Between boards). The first window plate has a first window plate thickness, the second window plate has a second window plate thickness, and the third window plate has a third window plate thickness.

In an example, the first window panel, the second window panel, and the third window panel may include soda lime glass. The first window plate thickness and the third window plate thickness may be about 6 mm, and the third thickness may be about 3 mm. The gap of the first chamber may be 12 mm, and is positioned between the first window plate and the second window plate. The second chamber gap may be 12 mm, and it is positioned between the second window plate and the third window plate. Therefore, the distance from the exposed surfaces of the first window panel and the second window panel may be approximately 39 mm.

In another example, the thickness of the second window plate may be less than or equal to 1 millimeter, and the thickness of the first window plate and the thickness of the third window plate may be about six millimeters. In this example, because the thickness of the second window panel is less than or equal to 1 mm, the overall size (for example, thickness) or weight of the triple window opening assembly can be reduced (for example, it is about 3 mm from the third window panel). Compared). For example, the distance from the exposed surfaces of the first window panel and the third window panel may be about 37 mm. Therefore, reducing the thickness of the second window panel will correspondingly reduce the weight of the triple window opening assembly.

In some examples, the second window panel includes soda lime glass. However, soda lime glass is not the correct size for window components with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm (for example, 3 feet by 6 feet windows, 4 feet by 8 feet sliding glass doors, or the like). , Quantity and cost are purchased on the market. Therefore, a window assembly including a window plate with lime-soda glass (having a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm) is not appropriate in the market.

However, and in some examples, the second window plate may include a low coefficient of thermal expansion ("low CTE") reflective material (for example, aluminum borosilicate or the like). The low-CTE reflective material can be manufactured with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm and with the appropriate size, quantity and cost for the commercially available window assembly. Therefore, low-CTE reflective materials are compared to triple window opening components that do not include low-CTE reflective materials (for example, the first window panel, the second window panel, and the third window panel each include soda lime glass) to provide market Sell the appropriate triple window opening components.

In another example, the second window panel includes a reflective material with low surface compression. In one example, the reflective material has a surface compression in the range of 0 megapascals (MPa) and 52 MPa. In another example, the reflective material has a surface compression in the range of 20 MP to 30 MPa. In yet another example, the reflective material has a surface compression of less than or equal to 24 MPa. The reflective material can be manufactured with a thickness of less than or equal to 1 millimeter and with a proper size, quantity, and cost for the commercially available window assembly. Therefore, the reflective material provides a suitable triple window opening assembly that is commercially available.

The triple window opening assembly reduces the amount of noise transmitted to the structure through the opening assembly. The thicker window panel (for example, the first window panel) configured with the window opening component away from the inside of the structure will improve the acoustic performance of the triple window opening component. In an example, the first window panel is configured to face away from the inside of the structure (eg, the first window panel is exposed to the environment surrounding the structure). The thickness of the first window plate may be greater than the thickness of the second window plate and the thickness of the third window plate. Therefore, the blocks of glass in the window assembly are displaced toward the outside of the structure (for example, a thicker window panel is configured to face the outside of the structure). As described in more detail herein, displacing the glass block in the window opening assembly reduces the transmission of sound from outside the structure to the inside of the structure.

In addition, because the thickness of the third window panel can be less than or equal to 1 mm, the mechanical performance of the triple window panel opening assembly can be enhanced. In one example, the distance from the exposed surfaces of the first window panel (for example, the outer window panel) and the third window panel (for example, the inner window panel) may be kept constant. In this example, because the second window panel (for example, the center window panel) can be reduced, the thickness of the first window panel or the third window panel can be increased while maintaining the distance between the first window panel and the third window panel. The distance between the exposed surfaces of the boards is the same. The increase in the first thickness or the third thickness can improve the impact resistance of the first window panel or the third window panel (for example, hail impact, rock impact, or the like).

In addition, because the second thickness can be reduced, the stress applied to the seal due to the change in the pressure in the first chamber gap or the second chamber gap can be correspondingly reduced, and the life of the window assembly This is improved. Furthermore, one or more of the window panels of the triple window opening assembly may include a plurality of window panel layers (for example, the first window panel may include a laminated structure). Multiple layers can improve the impact resistance of window panels.

This summary is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of this patent application. This summary is not intended to provide an exclusive or exhaustive explanation of the invention. The detailed description is included to provide additional information about this patent application.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of an example of the first window opening assembly 100 (for example, a window, a door, or the like). The window opening assembly 100 may include a window opening frame 110 and a window frame 120. The window frame 110 is arranged so as to be installed in a structure, and such structures include (but are not limited to) single-family houses, multi-family houses, municipal structures, warehouses, office houses, or the like. In some examples, the fenestration assembly 100 includes one or more window panels 130 (for example, soda lime glass sheets), and the window panels 130 allow light to enter the structure while preventing elements (for example, wind, rain, dust, debris or Similar) into the structure. The window panel 130 may include at least one of surface features or sub-surface features. In an example, one or more of the window panels 130 may be frosted. In another example, one or more of the window panels 130 includes a rough surface that distorts light passing through the window panel 130.

One or more window panels 130 may be coupled to the window frame 120 (for example, installed in the window frame). The window frame 120 may be coupled along the periphery of one or more window panels 130. The window frame 120 may be movably coupled with the frame 110. For example, the window frame 120 can move relative to the window frame 110 between a closed position and an open position. In the example, the window frame 120 slides relative to the frame 110. In another example, the window frame 120 rotates relative to the frame 110 (eg, opens outward from the frame 110).

Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the first window opening assembly 100 of Figure 1. As described herein, the window opening assembly 100 includes one or more window panels 130, and the one or more window panels may be coupled with the window frame 120. For example, the window opening assembly 100 may include a first window panel 130A, a second window panel 130B, and a third window panel 130C. In this example, the window opening assembly 100 is a triple window panel opening assembly. The triple-panel fenestration component can provide improved performance (such as solar thermal gain coefficient, heat insulation, or the like) compared to a double-panel fenestration component (for example, a fenestration component with two window panels).

The fenestration assembly 100 may include one or more chamber gaps 200 and one or more spacers 210. For example, the first window panel 130A may be separated from the second window panel 130B by a first chamber gap 200A (for example, in the range of about 1 to 20 mm, for example, 12 mm). The second window plate 130B may be separated from the third window plate 130C by a second chamber gap 200B (for example, in the range of about 1 to 20 mm, for example, 14 mm). In an example, the second window panel 130B is centered between the first window panel 130A and the third window panel 130C. The first spacer 210A may be positioned in the first chamber gap 200A, and the second spacer 210B may be positioned between the second chamber gap 200B. The spacer 210 may provide a seal against the chamber gap 200. For example, the spacer 210 and the window plate 130 may cooperate to provide the chamber gap 200, and the chamber gap 200 may be sealed from the surrounding environment. In addition, the spacer 210 may be positioned between the window panel 130 and the window frame 110. The chamber gap 200 may include insulating gas (for example, inert gas, such as nitrogen, argon, krypton, or the like) or vacuum (for example, partial vacuum).

In some examples, the first window panel 130A, the second window panel 130B, and/or the third window panel 130C include a plurality of layers 230. A plurality of layers may be coupled (eg, laminated or the like) together to provide one or more of the window panels 130 (eg, the third window panel 130C). As shown in Figure 2, the third window plate 130C may include a glass layer 230A, an intermediate layer 230B, and a reflective layer 230C. The intermediate layer 230B may be positioned (for example, sandwiched or the like) between the glass layer 230A and the reflective layer 230C. The glass layer 230A may include a soda lime glass material. The intermediate layer 220B may include a polymer material (for example, polyvinyl butyral, ethylene-vinyl acetate, thermoplastic polyurethane, ionomer, or the like, or a combination of the foregoing). In an example, the light reflective layer 230C may include a low coefficient of thermal expansion ("low CTE") light reflective material (for example, aluminum borosilicate). For example, the thermal expansion coefficient of the reflective layer 230C may be less than or equal to about 97 × 10 ^-7 /K. In another example, the CTE of the light reflective layer 230C may be less than or equal to 70×10 ^-7 /K. In another example, the reflective layer 220C may have a surface compression in the range of 500 MPa to 700 MPa (for example, 575 MPa to 625 MPa, 625 MPa to 640 MPa, or the like). In yet another example, the light reflective layer 220C may have a surface compression greater than 600 MPa (for example, 750 MPa).

The glass layer 230A has a glass layer thickness 240A, the intermediate layer 230B has an intermediate layer thickness 240B, and the light reflecting layer 230C has a light reflecting layer thickness 240C. The thickness 240C of the reflective layer may be smaller than the thickness 240A of the glass layer. For example, the glass layer thickness 240A may be in the range of approximately 2 mm to 6 mm (for example, 3 mm to 4 mm, 4 mm to 5 mm, or the like). The thickness 240C of the reflective layer may be less than or equal to 1 mm (for example, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.6 mm to 0.8 mm, or the like). The intermediate layer thickness 240B may be in the range of approximately 0.3 mm to 3 mm. In an example, the glass layer thickness 240A may be 3 mm, and the reflective layer thickness 240C may be 0.55 mm. In another example, the glass layer thickness 240A may be 5 mm, and the reflective layer thickness 240C may be 0.7 mm.

As described in more detail herein, the layer 220 can improve the mechanical performance of the window panel 130. For example, compared to a one-piece configuration (for example, the first window panel 130A includes a single soda lime glass layer or a single-piece soda lime glass), the layers 230A, 230B, and 230C are incorporated into the first window panel 130 ( (Not shown in the picture) can have improved impact resistance and endure a large amount of energy. In an example, the first layer thickness 240A can be increased, and the increase of the first layer thickness 240A can improve the resistance of the first window panel or the second window panel to impacts (for example, hail impact, rock impact, or the like) Suffer. In addition, the intermediate layer 230B can dissipate the force applied to the window panel 130 and thus increase the impact resistance of the window panel 130.

Referring again to FIG. 2, the first window panel 130A includes a first window panel thickness 220A, the second window panel 130B includes a second window panel thickness 220B, and the third window panel 130C includes a third window panel thickness 220C. The second window plate thickness 220B may be smaller than the first window plate thickness 220A or the third window plate thickness 230C. In an example, the second window thickness 220B may be less than or equal to 2 mm, the first window thickness 220A may be in the range of approximately 3 mm to 12 mm, and the third window thickness 220C may be 2 mm to 12 mm. Within range. In another example, the second window plate thickness 220B may be less than or equal to 1 mm, the first window plate thickness 220A may be in the range of about 3 mm to 6 mm, and the third window plate thickness 220C may be in the range of 3 mm to 10 mm. Within millimeters.

In some examples, the first window panel 130A and the third window panel 130C include soda lime glass. However, soda lime glass is not suitable for window components with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm (for example, 3 feet by 6 feet windows, 4 feet by 8 feet glass doors, or the like). The quantity and cost are purchased in the market. Therefore, a window opening assembly including a window plate of lime-sodium glass having a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm is not suitable in the market.

The second window panel 130B may include a low CTE reflective material, or the second window panel 130B may have a low surface compression. The low CTE reflective material or the reflective material with low surface compression can be less than or equal to 1 mm in thickness and manufactured with the appropriate size, quantity, and cost for the window opening component (for example, the window opening component 100) in the market. Therefore, low CTE reflective materials provide suitable windowing components available on the market (for example, windowing components 100) compared to windowing components that do not include low CTE reflective materials or reflective materials with low surface compression. ).

Figure 3 shows a graph of the acoustic performance of a windowing component (for example, the windowing component 100, shown in Figure 1). The Y axis in Figure 3 is the outdoor/indoor transmission class ("OITC") rating of the window assembly, for example, as described in ASTM standard E1332. A larger OITC rating indicates improved sound attenuation of the window assembly (for example, reduced sound transmission through the window assembly).

The X axis in Figure 3 is the weight of the outer window panel of the window opening assembly (for example, the first window panel 130B or the window opening assembly 100 relative to the outermost window panel inside the structure). The area of the outer window panel (for example, the height and width of the outer window panel) remains constant, and the thickness of the outer window panel is changed to correspondingly change the weight of the outer window panel. In an example, the outer window panel may have a weight of about 21 kg/meter square and greater than the calculated OITC rating of about 22.15. In another example, the outer window panel may have a weight of about 26 kg/m² and an OITC rating greater than about 22.35.

The circular data points in Figure 3 indicate the fenestration component. This fenestration component only includes soda lime glass, and therefore does not include window panels with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm. The diamond-shaped data points indicate window opening components, which include window panels with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm. As shown in Figure 3, as the thickness of the outer window panel increases, the sound attenuation increases correspondingly. In addition, compared to the window assembly that does not include one or more window panels with a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm (for example, a window assembly that only includes soda lime glass), it includes a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm The opening assembly of one or more window panels provides increased sound attenuation.

Provide window opening components (for example, window opening module 100) whose thickness of the window panel (for example, the second window panel thickness 230B) is less than or equal to 1 mm (for example, the window opening module 100) to promote the thicker window panel in the window opening assembly to face the outward facing part of the window opening assembly的 shift. Therefore, the window opening assembly including one or more window panels having a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm improves the acoustic performance of the window opening assembly (for example, the window opening assembly 100).

Figure 4 shows another graph of the acoustic performance of a windowing component (for example, the windowing component 100 shown in Figure 1). The Y axis in Figure 4 is the calculated weighted sound reduction index (R _w ) of the window opening component. For example, according to ISO standard 717-1, a larger R _w indicates improved sound attenuation of the window assembly (for example, reduced sound transmission through the window assembly). The X axis in Figure 4 is the weight of the outer window panel of the window opening assembly (for example, the first window panel 130B or the window opening assembly 100 relative to the outermost window panel inside the structure). The area of the outer window panel (for example, the height and width of the outer window panel) remains constant, and the thickness of the outer window panel is changed to correspondingly change the weight of the outer window panel. In some examples, the total area weight of the window panel 130 (for example, the weight of the window panel per unit area) in the window opening assembly (for example, the window opening assembly 100) is about 18 kg/m² to 32 kg/ Within the range of square meters. In one example, the total area weight is in the range of about 18 kg/m² to 23 kg/m². In another example, the total area weight is in the range of about 23 kg/m² to 28 kg/m².

The circular data points in Figure 4 indicate fenestration components. These fenestration components only include soda lime glass, and therefore do not include window panels with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm. The diamond-shaped data points indicate window opening components, which include window panels with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm. As shown in Figure 4, as the thickness of the outer window panel increases, the sound attenuation increases correspondingly. In addition, compared to window components that do not include one or more window panels with a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm (for example, a window component that only includes soda lime glass), it includes a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm The opening assembly of one or more window panels provides increased sound attenuation.

Figure 5 shows a graph of the force on the edge seal 210 of various window opening components (for example, the window opening component 100 shown in Figure 1). In order to calculate the edge sealing force, the European standard prEN 16612 draft (August 2017) "Glass in Building-Determination of the lateral load resistance of glass panes is determined by calculation (Glass in Building-Determination of the lateral load) resistance of glasspanes by calculation)". The European standard prEN 16612 provides a method to determine the lateral load resistance of linearly supported glass elements. This method is used to quantify the edge sealing force on the triple window panel IGU of the described window assembly to provide a basis for comparison.

As described herein, the window opening assembly 100 may include a seal between the window panels 130. The seal can trap insulating gas (for example, inert gas) or maintain a partial vacuum in the chamber gap 200. Temperature and pressure fluctuations in the environment will cause pressure changes in the chamber gap. These temperature and pressure fluctuations in turn impose mechanical stress on the edge seal, which can affect the ability of the main seal to function. The life of the window assembly can be limited by the duration of the cavity gap 200 keeping the seal, so low edge sealing force is required.

The Y-axis in Fig. 5 is the calculated edge sealing force (for example, the force applied to the spacer 210 shown in Fig. 2) generated by the change in the chamber gap pressure of different fenestration components. The square data points indicate representative fenestration components that include conventional soda lime glass window panels having a thickness greater than or equal to 3 mm and therefore do not include window panels having a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm. The square data points provide an edge sealing force between approximately 0.55 N/m and 0.57 N/m. The circular data points indicate fenestration components (for example, fenestration component 100 shown in Figure 1), and these fenestration components include one or more window panels with a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm. The circular data points provide the edge sealing force of the window assembly between 0.8 N/m and no more than 0.4 N/m quantified in Figure 5.

As shown in Figure 5, the edge sealing force is small in the case of a window opening assembly including one or more window panels having a thickness of less than or equal to 1 mm. Therefore, the lifetime is expected to be long for a window opening assembly including one or more window panels having a thickness less than or equal to 1 mm. In contrast, a window assembly including only thicker glass has a greater edge sealing force and a correspondingly lower estimated life. In addition, where the window panel includes the low CTE reflective material, the thermal expansion and contraction of the low CTE reflective material is reduced, and therefore the stress and strain applied to the seal around the low CTE reflective material is correspondingly reduced. Therefore, the estimated life span of the window assembly is improved.

Figure 6 shows the total glass thickness of the window assembly (for example, window panel 1 + window panel 2 + window panel 3). The first window panel of the window assembly (for example, the window assembly 100 shown in Figure 1) The graph of the percentage of the total glass thickness. The X axis in Figure 6 is the total glass thickness of the window assembly. The total glass thickness (t _Total ) is calculated by adding the following: the thickness of the glass of the first window plate (t ₁ , such as 220A in Figure 2), the thickness of the glass of the second window plate (t ₂ , For example, 220B in Figure 2) and the thickness of the glass of the third window (t ₃ , for example, 220C for a single window of glass, or 240A+240C for the laminate in Figure 2). The Y axis in Figure 6 is the percentage of the total glass thickness in the first window panel. The percentage of the total glass thickness in the first window panel can be calculated by the following formula: t ₁ /t _Total * 100

The circular data points in Figure 6 indicate that the conventional triple-window fenestration assembly that only includes soda lime glass and therefore does not include a window having a thickness of less than 2 mm. The diamond-shaped data points indicate a window assembly including a window panel with a thickness of less than 2 mm (for example, as a second window panel and/or a third window panel). As shown in Figure 6, the line dividing the triple window panel window assembly of the present invention (specified by the diamond data point) and the conventional triple window panel window assembly (specified by the circular data point) is:

Compared to windowing components that do not include one or more window panels with a thickness of less than 2 mm (for example, windowing components that only include soda lime glass, such as those with round data points), including The opening components (for example, indicated by the diamond data points) of one or more window panels (for example, the second window panel or the third window panel) with a thickness of less than 2 mm provide increased sound attenuation.

Providing a window assembly (for example, window assembly 100) whose thickness of the window panel (for example, the second window panel thickness 220B in Figure 2) is less than 2 mm will promote the thicker window panel in the window assembly toward the window The outward facing part of the assembly (for example, the outer window panel called the first window panel in the description) is displaced. Therefore, the window opening assembly including one or more window panels having a thickness of less than 2 mm improves the acoustic performance of the window opening assembly (for example, the window opening assembly 100).

As shown in Figure 6, the diamond-shaped data point does not exceed about 16 mm in the total glass thickness, and the corresponding window 1 percentage in the total glass thickness is between 43% and 80% of the total glass thickness. In the case where the thickness of the first window glass is 43% to 80% of the total glass thickness (for example, at least 45% to no more than 80%), the thickness of the remaining second and third window glass together is not greater than the total glass thickness 20% to no more than 15% of the thickness. Compared with circular data points, only a few data points are below the total glass thickness of 16 mm, and a few of them have a window that is much lower than the total glass thickness of the circular data points, about 30% to 45 %. In the case where the thickness of the first window plate is 30% to 45%, the thickness of the remaining second window plate and the third window plate together is not more than 45% to not more than 70%. For a triple-window window assembly with a total glass thickness of no more than 16 mm, the circular data point has a second window thickness and a third window thickness much larger than the square data point.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the total glass thickness of the triple window panel IGU includes: a first window glass thickness not greater than 90% of the total glass thickness; and a first window glass thickness not greater than 10% of the total glass thickness. The glass thickness of the second and third window panels.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the total glass thickness of the triple window panel IGU includes: a first window glass thickness not greater than 80% of the total glass thickness; and a first window glass thickness not greater than 20% of the total glass thickness. The glass thickness of the second and third window panels.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the total glass thickness of the triple window panel IGU includes: at least 43% to not more than 80% of the total glass thickness of the first window panel; and not more than 30% of the second window panel Thickness, and the thickness of the third glass pane corresponding to the remaining thickness.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the following table provides various examples of the corresponding percentage thickness of the window panel, and compares it with the total thickness of the triple window panel IGU.

The thickness of the first window plate is at least 43% to no more than 80% of the total glass thickness; the second window plate has a thickness not greater than 30%, and the thickness of the third glass window plate corresponds to the remaining thickness.

According to the present invention, the following Table 1 shows various examples depicting the percentage thickness of each of the window panels of the window opening assembly (compared to the total glass thickness (window 1 + window 2 + window 3)): Instance number First window Second window Third window 1 80 10 10 2 80 5 15 3 80 15 5 4 75 20 5 5 75 5 20 6 75 10 15 7 75 15 10 8 75 12.5 12.5 9 70 15 15 10 70 10 20 11 70 20 10 12 65 30 5 13 65 5 30 14 65 20 15 15 65 15 20 16 65 25 10 17 65 10 25 18 65 17.5 17.5 19 60 20 20 20 60 30 10 twenty one 60 10 30 twenty two 60 25 15 twenty three 60 15 25 twenty four 60 35 5 25 60 5 35 26 50 25 25 27 50 30 20 28 50 20 30 29 50 15 35 30 50 10 40 31 50 5 45 32 45 5 40 33 45 10 45 34 45 15 40 35 45 20 35 36 45 30 25 37 45 25 30

Figure 7 shows a ternary diagram of the glass percentage (by weight) of each of the three window panels of the window opening assembly (for example, the window opening assembly 100 shown in Figure 1). The weight percentage is provided as a percentage (for example, 0.1 corresponds to 10% of the total glass weight of the triple window panel). The X axis (bottom axis) in Figure 7 is the percentage of the total glass weight in the first window panel. This percentage can be calculated by the following formula: W ₁ /W _Total where w _Total is equal to the glass in the first window panel The weight (w ₁ ) plus the weight of the glass in the second window panel (w ₂ ) plus the weight of the glass in the third window panel (w ₃ ). Although Figure 7 details the weight percentage, please note that the corresponding figure will also show the relationship of the representative thickness of the IGU component (eg, window panel), because the thickness and weight are proportional to each other.

The Y axis (the right axis) in Figure 7 is the percentage of the total glass weight in the third window panel. This percentage can be calculated by the following formula: W ₃ /W _Total

The Z axis (the left axis) in Figure 7 is the percentage of the total glass weight in the second window panel. This percentage can be calculated by the following formula: W ₂ /W _Total

For example, the indicator point (open circle, where three lines intersect) has 43% of the glass weight in the first window panel (for example, the outer window panel 130A in Figure 2), and in the second window panel (for example, the first window panel) 2 The center window panel 130B in the figure has 17% of the glass weight, and the third window panel (for example, the inner window panel 130C in the second figure) has 40% of the glass weight.

The circular data points in Figure 7 indicate the conventional triple window panel fenestration components. These fenestration components only include soda lime glass and therefore do not include window panels with a thickness of less than 2 mm. The diamond-shaped data points indicate the fenestration assembly including the fenestration with a thickness of less than 2 mm.

As described above, the window opening assembly 100 may include a seal between the window panels 130. The seal can trap insulating gas (for example, inert gas) or maintain a partial vacuum in the chamber gap 200. Temperature and pressure fluctuations in the environment will cause pressure changes in the chamber gap. These temperature and pressure fluctuations in turn impose mechanical stress on the edge seal, which can affect the ability of the main seal to function. The life of the window assembly can be limited by the duration of the cavity gap 200 keeping the seal, so low edge sealing force is required.

The shaded area in Figure 7 shows that the calculated force on the edge seal of the inert gas cavity of the window assembly caused by the seasonal temperature cycle exceeds the cutoff value. The cut-off value is greater than 1.2 N/m edge sealing force, as measured according to prEN 16612. The edge sealing force is smaller in the case of a window assembly including one or more window panels with a thickness less than or equal to 2 mm (for example, as shown by the diamond-shaped data points). Therefore, the life expectancy is larger for fenestration components that include one or more window panels having a thickness less than or equal to 2 mm (for example, as shown by diamond data points). In contrast, fenestration components including only thicker glass (for example, their fenestration components shown by circular data points) have greater edge sealing power and correspondingly lower estimated lifespan. In addition, where the window panel includes the low CTE reflective material, the thermal expansion and contraction of the low CTE reflective material is reduced, and therefore the stress and strain applied to the seal around the low CTE reflective material is correspondingly reduced. Therefore, the estimated life span of the window assembly is improved.

As depicted in Figure 7, the diamond-shaped data points depict the weight percentage of window 1 in the range of about 43% (0.43) to no more than 80% (0.80), and window 2 in the range of about 4% to 18% The weight percentage within and the weight percentage of the window panel 3 in the range of about 16% to 52%.

In some embodiments, based on the total glass weight of the window opening assembly, the triple window opening assembly includes a first window panel weight percentage of 45% to 80%, and a second window panel weight percentage of 3 wt% to 20 wt%. And 15 wt.% to 45 wt.% of the third window panel weight percentage.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the total glass weight of the triple window panel IGU includes: the weight of the first window panel not greater than 90% of the total glass weight; and the second window panel weight not greater than 10% of the total glass weight. The weight of the window panel and the third window panel glass.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the total glass weight of the triple window panel IGU includes: the first window panel weight not greater than 80% of the total glass weight; and the second window panel weight not greater than 20% of the total glass weight. The weight of the window panel and the third window panel glass.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the total glass weight of the triple window panel IGU includes: at least 43% to not more than 80% of the total glass weight of the first window panel; not more than 30% of the second window panel Weight, and the weight of the third glass pane corresponding to the remaining weight.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the following table provides various examples of the corresponding percentage weight of the window panel, and compares it with the total glass weight of the triple window panel IGU.

According to the present invention, the following Table 2 shows various examples depicting the percentage weight of each of the window panels of the window opening assembly (compared with the total glass weight (window 1 + window 2 + window 3)): Instance number The first window (%) The second window (%) The third window (%) 1 80 10 10 2 80 5 15 3 80 15 5 4 75 5 20 5 75 10 15 6 75 15 10 7 75 12.5 12.5 8 70 15 15 9 70 10 20 10 65 5 30 11 65 20 15 12 65 15 20 13 65 25 10 14 65 10 25 15 60 10 30 16 60 15 25 17 60 5 35 18 50 15 35 19 50 10 40 20 50 5 45 twenty one 45 5 40 twenty two 45 10 45 twenty three 45 15 40

As shown in Figure 7, the diamond-shaped data points are located outside the shaded area, where the shaded area depicts an edge sealing force greater than 1.2 N/m. Therefore, one or more embodiments of the present invention include an edge sealing force that does not exceed 1.2 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the triple window opening assembly includes an edge sealing force, which is in the range of at least 0.05 N/m to no more than 1.2 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the triple fenestration window assembly includes an edge sealing force, and the edge sealing force is in the range of at least 0.1 N/m to no more than 1 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the triple window opening assembly includes an edge sealing force, which is in the range of at least 0.3 N/m to no more than 1 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the triple window opening assembly includes an edge sealing force, which is in the range of at least 0.3 N/m to no more than 0.8 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the triple fenestration window assembly includes an edge sealing force, and the edge sealing force is in the range of at least 0.2 N/m to no more than 0.6 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the triple window opening assembly includes an edge sealing force, which when measured according to prEN 16612 is: at least 0.05 N/m; at least 0.1 N/m; at least 0.2 N/m; at least 0.3 N/m; at least 0.4 N/m; at least 0.5 N/m; at least 0.6 N/m; at least 0.7 N/m; at least 0.8 N/m; at least 0.9 N/m; or at least 1 N/m.

In some embodiments, the triple window opening assembly includes edge sealing force, which when measured according to prEN 16612 is: not more than 0.05 N/m; not more than 0.1 N/m; not more than 0.2 N/m ；Not more than 0.3 N/m; not more than 0.4 N/m; not more than 0.5 N/m; not more than 0.6 N/m; not more than 0.7 N/m; not more than 0.8 N/m; not more than 0.9 N/m; Or not more than 1 N/m.

FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of the second window opening assembly 600. The window opening assembly 600 may include a first window panel 130A, a second window panel 130B, and a third window panel 130C. The chamber gap 200 may be positioned between the window plates 130 and the spacer 210 may be positioned in the chamber gap 200.

The first window panel 130A and the third window panel 130C may include a plurality of layers 230. In an example, the third window plate 130C may include a first glass layer 230A, a first intermediate layer 230B, and a first light reflecting layer 230C. The first window plate 130A may include a second glass layer 230D, a second intermediate layer 230E, and a second light reflecting layer 230F. As shown in Figure 8, the first glass layer 230A and the second glass layer 230D can be oriented in the same direction in the third window panel 130C and the first window panel 130A, respectively (for example, the first glass layer 230A and the second glass layer 230A The glass layer 230D is on the left side of the third window panel 130C and the first window panel 130A). In an example, the first glass layer 230A and the second glass layer 230D may be oriented away from the inside of the structure, and the bulk of the glass is displaced away from the inside of the structure. Therefore, the performance of the window opening assembly 600 is thereby improved. In addition, the first window panel 130A may be an external (for example, facing outward) window panel 130, and the third window panel may be an internal (for example, facing inward) window panel 130.

As shown in Figure 8, the first window plate thickness 220A may be greater than the second window plate thickness 220B and the third window plate thickness 220C. The first glass layer 230A has a first glass layer thickness 240A, the first intermediate layer 230B has a first intermediate layer thickness 240B, and the first light reflective layer 230C has a first light reflective layer thickness 240C. The second glass layer 230D has a second glass layer thickness 240D, the second intermediate layer 230E has a second intermediate layer thickness 240E, and the second light reflecting layer 230F has a second light reflecting layer thickness 240F.

The second glass layer thickness 240D may be greater than the first glass layer thickness 240A. For example, the second glass layer thickness 240D may be in the range of approximately 3 mm to 6 mm (for example, 3.2 mm), and the first glass layer thickness 240A may be in the range of 2 mm to less than 3 mm. Therefore, the first window plate thickness 220A may be greater than the third window plate thickness 220C.

In another example, the first glass layer thickness 240A may be equal to the second glass layer thickness 240D. For example, the second glass layer thickness 240D may be in the range of approximately 2 mm to 6 mm, and the first glass layer thickness 240D may be in the range of 2 mm to 6 mm. Therefore, the first window plate thickness 220A may be equal to the third window plate thickness 220C.

The first reflective layer thickness 240C and the second reflective layer thickness 240F may be smaller than the first glass layer thickness 240A or the second glass layer thickness 240D. For example, the thickness of the first reflective layer 240C and the thickness of the second reflective layer 240F may be less than or equal to 1 mm, and the thickness of the first glass layer 240A or the thickness of the second glass layer 240D may be in the range of about 2 mm to 6 mm. Therefore, the first window panel 130A or the third window panel 130C can be asymmetric, and the asymmetry in the layer 230 can improve the impact resistance of the first window panel 130A or the third window panel 130C.

In addition, the second window plate thickness 220B may be less than or equal to 1 mm or less than or equal to 2 mm. Therefore, the second window plate thickness 220B may be smaller than the first glass layer thickness 220A or the second glass layer thickness 240D. As discussed herein, when the second window thickness 220B is less than or equal to 1 mm or less than or equal to 2 mm, the performance of the window opening assembly 600 is improved (for example, by shifting the glass block away from the inside of the structure). In the example, because the glass block is displaced away from the inside of the structure, for example, by making the first glass layer thickness 240A or the second glass layer thickness 240D greater than the second window plate thickness 220B, the first glass layer 230A or the second glass layer The 230D absorbs sound energy generated from the outside of the structure, and the acoustic performance of the window assembly 600 is thereby improved.

In an example, the second glass layer thickness 240D may be greater than or equal to 4 millimeters, and the second glass layer 230D may have a surface compression greater than or equal to 69 MPa. The thickness of the first glass layer 240A may be in the range of about 2 mm to 3 mm, and the first glass layer 230A may have a surface compression of less than or equal to 52 MPa (for example, 24 MPa or less). The thickness of the first reflective layer 240C and the thickness of the second reflective layer 240F may be less than or equal to 1 mm, and the first reflective layer 240C and the second reflective layer 240F may have a surface compression greater than or equal to 600 Mpa. The second window panel 130B may have a surface compression less than or equal to 24 MPa.

Figure 9 shows a cross-sectional view of the third window opening assembly 700. As described herein, the second window panel 130B may be positioned between the first window panel 130A and the third window panel 130C (for example, the second window panel 130B may be the center window panel 130). The first window panel 130A and the third window panel 130C may include a single piece of material (for example, soda lime glass or reflective material). The second window panel 130B may include a plurality of layers 230C.

The first window thickness 220A may be greater than or equal to the second window thickness 220B. The third window plate thickness 220C may be smaller than the first window plate thickness 220A or the second window plate thickness 220B. For example, the third window plate 130C may include a reflective material with a CTE as low as 1 mm or less. In some examples, the first window panel 130A may include, for example, a one-piece (monolithic) soda lime glass window panel in the range of approximately 3 mm to 8 mm. In addition, the thickness of the second window plate may be in the range of approximately 3 mm to 6 mm. In addition, the third window plate 130C may include a single-piece reflective material or soda lime glass.

In some examples, the second window panel 130B may include a plurality of layers 230, such as a first layer 710A, a second layer 710B, and a third layer 710C. The second layer 710B may include the first intermediate layer 230B (shown in Figures 2 and 6) or the second intermediate layer 230E (shown in Figure 8). The first layer 710A and the third layer 710C may include a light-reflecting material, for example, the first light-reflecting layer 230C shown in Figure 2 (for example, a low-CTE light-reflective material or a surface with a range of about 500 MPa to 700 MPa Compressed reflective material). The first layer thickness 720A of the first layer 710A may be less than or equal to 1 mm, and the third layer thickness 720C of the third layer 710C may be less than or equal to 1 mm. Therefore, the second window plate 130B may be symmetrical. In another example, the first layer 710A includes the first glass layer 230A or the second glass layer 230D. Therefore, the second window plate 130B may be asymmetrical, because in the example, the first glass layer 230A is not properly purchased in the market when the thickness is less than or equal to 1 mm.

Referring again to FIG. 9, the third window plate 130C may include a reflective material, and the reflective material can improve the performance of the window opening assembly 700. For example, the reflective material may have a scratch resistance greater than that of lime glass. For example, the third window plate 130C may have a Knoop scratch threshold greater than 2 Newtons. The Knoop scratch threshold can be determined by the following operations: engage the indentation member with the third window plate 130C and gradually increase the force applied to the indentation member while moving the pressure across the surface of the third window plate 130C. Trace parts. The third window plate 130C can be observed to determine whether a scratch is formed on the surface of the third window plate 130C, and the force required to form the scratch can be determined based on, for example, the position of the scratch formed relative to the initial position of the indentation member .

In an example, the third window panel 130C may have a range of approximately 2 Newtons to 12 Newtons (eg, 2 Newtons to 6 Newtons, 4 Newtons to 5 Newtons, 4 Newtons to 6 Newtons, 8 Newtons to 12 Newtons, or the like ) Within the Knoop scratch threshold. The soda lime glass may have a Knoop scratch threshold of less than 2 Newtons (for example, 0.5 Newton to 1.5 Newton). In this example, the third window panel 130C may be oriented to face the inside of the structure. Therefore, the third window panel 130C with greater scratch resistance is oriented toward the inside of the structure, and the performance of the window opening assembly 700 is improved. In one example, the third window plate 130C is cleaned and has improved scratch resistance or abrasion resistance (compared to soda lime glass) due to the cleaning process.

Figure 10 shows an example of a method 800 for manufacturing a fenestration assembly that includes one or more of the fenestration assemblies described herein. In describing the method 800, reference is made to one or more of the components, features, functions, and operations previously described herein. Where convenient, component symbols are used to refer to components, features, operations, and the like. The component symbols provided are illustrative and not exclusive. For example, the components, features, functions, operations, and the like described in the method 800 include, but are not limited to, the corresponding numbered elements provided herein, and other corresponding elements (numbered and unnumbered) described herein and their Equivalent.

At 810, a first window panel 130A can be obtained or provided (eg, by a technician). The first window panel 130A may include a glass layer 230 having a glass layer thickness 240A. The first window plate 130A may include a light reflecting layer 230C having a light reflecting layer thickness 240C. The thickness 240C of the reflective layer may be smaller than the thickness 240A of the glass layer.

At 820, a second window panel 130B having a first window panel thickness (eg, a second window panel thickness 220B) is obtained or provided. At 830, a third window panel 130C having a second window panel thickness (eg, a first window panel thickness 220A or a third window panel thickness 220C) can be obtained or provided. The thickness of the first window plate may be smaller than the thickness of the second window plate.

At 840, the second window panel 130B may be positioned between the first window panel 130A and the third window panel 130C. The second window plate 130B may be separated by a cavity gap 200, such as the first cavity gap 200A and the first window plate 130A. The second window plate 130B may be separated from the third window plate 130C by a second chamber gap 200B. At 850, the first window panel may be coupled with the second window panel 130B and the third window panel 130C. In an example, the first window panel 130A, the second window panel 130B, and the third window panel 130C may be coupled together around the peripheries of the first window panel 130A, the second window panel 130B, and the third window panel 130C. For example, the first window panel 130A, the second window panel 130B, and the third window panel 130C may be coupled with the window frame 120. Various notes and examples

Aspect 1 may include or use the subject matter (such as equipment, systems, devices, methods, components for performing actions, or device-readable media containing instructions, which when executed by the device can cause the device to perform actions , Or products), such as may include or use an isolation window assembly including: a window frame; a first window panel including a first glass layer, the first glass layer having a first glass layer thickness; A reflective layer having a thickness of the first reflective layer less than the thickness of the first layer; and a first intermediate layer located between the first glass layer and the first reflective layer; a second window plate having a thickness of the first window plate; The window panel is separated from the first window panel; the third window panel is located between the first window panel and the second window panel, wherein the third window panel is separated from the first window panel and the second window panel, and the third window panel The plate has a second window plate thickness smaller than the thickness of the first window plate; a first chamber gap is located between the first window plate and the third window plate; and a second chamber gap is located between the second window plate and the third window Between the boards.

Aspect 2 may include or use the subject matter of Aspect 1, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use aluminum borosilicate as needed.

Aspect 3 may include or use one or any combination of aspects 1 or 2 as the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter as needed to include or use as needed. The second window panel includes: a second glass layer , Having the thickness of the second glass layer; the second reflective layer having the thickness of the second reflective layer less than the thickness of the second glass layer; and the second intermediate layer, located between the second glass layer and the second reflective layer.

Aspect 4 may include or use the subject matter of Aspect 3, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary to include or use the second glass layer in which the thickness of the second glass layer is greater than the thickness of the first glass layer.

Aspect 5 may include or use one or any combination of aspects 3 or 4 as the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the second reflective layer thickness less than or equal to 1 mm as needed .

Aspect 6 may include or use one of aspects 3 to 5 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary to include or use the second glass layer thickness in the range of 3 mm to Within six millimeters.

Aspect 7 may include or use one of aspects 3 to 6 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the second glass layer having a thickness greater than or equal to 69 MPa The surface is compressed.

Aspect 8 may include or use one or any combination of aspects 1 to 7 as the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the third window panel as needed. The third window has a value less than or equal to 24 MPa The surface is compressed.

Aspect 9 may include or use one or any combination of aspects 1 to 8 as the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter as needed to include or use the second window plate thickness less than or equal to 1 mm as needed .

Aspect 10 may include or use one or any combination of aspects 1 to 9 as the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter as needed to include or use the second window plate as a single-piece calcium Sodium glass.

Aspect 11 may include or use one of aspects 1 to 10 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the first intermediate layer including a polymer material as needed.

Aspect 12 may include or use one of aspects 1 to 11 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter as needed to include or use a first spacer as needed, and the first spacer is positioned at In the first chamber gap and extending between the first window panel and the third window panel; and a second spacer, which is positioned in the second chamber gap and between the second window panel and the third window panel Extend between the plates.

Aspect 13 may include or use subject matter (such as equipment, systems, devices, methods, components for performing actions, or device-readable media containing instructions, which when executed by the device can cause the device to perform actions , Or products), such as may include or use an isolation window assembly, the isolation window assembly includes: a window frame; a first window panel, including: The first glass layer has a thickness of the first glass layer; the first reflective layer has a first reflective thickness smaller than the thickness of the first glass layer; and the first intermediate layer is located between the first glass layer and the first reflective layer; Two window panels are separated from the first window panel; the third window panel is located between the first window panel and the second window panel, wherein the third window panel is separated from the first window panel and the second window panel, and the third window panel is separated from the first window panel and the second window panel. The window panel includes: a first window panel layer; a second window panel layer; and a second intermediate layer, located between the first window panel layer and the second window panel layer; a first cavity gap, located between the first window panel and the second window panel. Between the three window panels; and the second chamber gap is located between the second window panel and the third window panel.

Aspect 14 may include or use the subject matter of Aspect 13, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use as needed. The first reflective layer, the first window layer and the second window layer include borosilicate aluminum.

Aspect 15 may include or use one of aspects 13 or 14 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter as needed to include or use the first reflective layer and the first window layer as needed. And the second window layer has a surface compression greater than or equal to 600 MPa.

Aspect 16 may include or use one or any combination of aspects 13 to 15 as the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter as needed to include or use the third window panel as needed. The third window includes surface features or sub-surfaces. At least one of the characteristics.

Aspect 17 may include or use one of aspects 13 to 16 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the first window layer or the second window sheet as necessary The layer has a thickness less than or equal to one millimeter.

Aspect 18 may include or use one of aspects 13 to 17 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the first window layer or the second window sheet as necessary The layer has a thickness less than or equal to 0.7 mm.

Aspect 19 may include or use any one of aspects 13 to 18 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the subject matter if necessary. The reflective layer has less than 70 × 10 ^-7 / The coefficient of thermal expansion of K.

Aspect 20 may include or use one of aspects 13 to 19 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the first glass layer having a thickness of about 3 mm to about 3 mm. Within 8 mm.

Aspect 21 may include or use one of aspects 13 to 20 or any combination of the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use outdoor/window isolation components with greater than 20.9 as needed. Indoor transmission grade, and the first window panel, the second window panel and the third window panel have a total surface weight of less than 32 kg/m².

Aspect 22 may include or use subject matter (such as equipment, systems, devices, methods, components for performing actions, or device-readable media containing instructions, which when executed by the device can cause the device to perform actions , Or products), such as may include or use an isolation window assembly, the isolation window assembly includes: a window frame; a first window panel, including: The glass layer has the thickness of the glass layer; the reflective layer has the thickness of the reflective layer less than the thickness of the glass layer and the surface compression is from about 500 MPa to about 700 MPa; and the first intermediate layer is located between the glass layer and the reflective layer; Two window panels are separated from the first window panel; the third window panel is located between the first window panel and the second window panel, wherein the third window panel is separated from the first window panel and the second window panel. The three window panels have a window panel thickness smaller than the thickness of the glass layer; the first chamber gap is located between the first window panel and the third window panel; and the second chamber gap is located between the second window panel and the third window panel between.

Aspect 23 may include or use the subject matter of aspect 22, or may be combined with the subject matter if necessary, to include or use the first reflective layer and the third window layer including aluminum borosilicate as needed.

Aspect 24 may include or use one or any combination of aspects 22 or 23 as the subject matter, or may be combined with the subject matter as needed to include or use as needed. The thickness of the reflective layer and the thickness of the window plate are less than or equal to One millimeter.

Aspect 25 may include or use any part or combination of any one or more of aspects 1 to 24, or may be combined with any part or combination as necessary to include or use the subject matter, this subject matter It may include components for performing any one or more of the functions of Examples 1-24.

In another aspect, an isolation window assembly includes: a first window plate having a first glass thickness; a third window plate having a third glass thickness, and the third window plate is separated from the first window plate; Two window panels with a second glass thickness and positioned between the first window panel and the third window panel, wherein the second window panel is separated from the first window panel and the third window panel; the first chamber gap is located in the first window panel Between a window panel and a second window panel; and a second chamber gap, located between the second window panel and the third window panel; wherein the thickness ratio of the first glass thickness to the combined glass thickness of all three window panels Greater than the combined glass thickness of all three window panels in millimeters divided by 50 + 20%. In some embodiments,

In some embodiments, the isolation window assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first window panel, the second window panel, or the third window panel includes two or more laminated panels using an intermediate layer A glass layer.

In some embodiments, the third glass thickness is less than the first glass thickness.

In some embodiments, the second window panel has a thermal expansion coefficient less than 7×10 ^-6 /K.

In some embodiments, at least one of the first window panel, the second window panel, or the third window panel includes a borosilicate aluminum glass layer.

In some embodiments, at least one of the first window panel, the second window panel, or the third window panel includes a chemically strengthened glass layer.

In some embodiments, the second window panel includes at least one of surface features or sub-surface features.

In some embodiments, the second glass thickness is less than 2 mm.

In some embodiments, the component includes an edge sealing force, which is not greater than 1.2 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the component includes an edge sealing force, which is in the range of 0.05 N/m to no more than 1.2 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612.

In some embodiments, the window panel has a weight percentage as follows compared to the total weight percentage of the glass: the first window panel has a weight percentage of at least 43% to not more than 80%; the second window panel has a weight percentage of not more than 30% Weight percentage; and the third window panel has a weight percentage of at least 10% to not more than 50%.

In another aspect, an isolation window assembly is provided, including: a first window plate having a first glass thickness; a third window plate having a third glass thickness, and the third window plate is separated from the first window plate; The second window panel has a second glass thickness and is located between the first window panel and the third window panel, wherein the second window panel is separated from the first window panel and the third window panel; at least one sealing element is arranged to The peripheral edges adjacent to the first window panel, the second window panel and the third window panel to define together with the peripheral edge: the first chamber gap is located between the first window panel, the sealing member and the second window panel; and The second chamber gap is located between the second window panel, the sealing element and the third window panel; the isolation window assembly is provided with edge sealing force, which is not greater than 1.2 N/m when measured according to prEN 16612 .

In some embodiments, the seal further includes at least one spacer.

In some embodiments, the thickness of the first glass layer is greater than the thickness of the second glass layer.

In some embodiments, the thickness of the second glass layer is in the range of three to six millimeters.

In some embodiments, the thickness of the second window plate is less than or equal to 1 mm.

In some embodiments, the weight percentage of the first window panel compared to the total weight of the first window panel, the second window panel and the third window panel is in the range of at least 43% to no more than 80%.

In some embodiments, the weight percentage of the second window panel compared to the total weight of the first window panel, the second window panel and the third window panel is not more than 30%.

In some embodiments, the weight percentage of the third window panel compared to the total weight of the first window panel, the second window panel and the third window panel is in the range of at least 10% to no more than 50%.

In some embodiments, when measured according to ISO 717-1, an acoustic reduction of not more than 27 Rw is obtained with the weight of the first window panel in the range of 10 to 17.5 kg/m ² .

Each of these non-limiting aspects may be independent, or may be combined in various permutations or combinations with one or more of the other aspects.

The above description includes references to the accompanying drawings that form part of the detailed description. The drawings show specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced in an illustrative form. These embodiments are also referred to herein as "examples." Such examples may include elements in addition to those shown or described by them. However, the inventors also anticipate providing examples of only the elements shown or described by them. In addition, the inventor also anticipates that the use of the elements shown or described (or one or more aspects thereof) is relative to a specific example (or one or more aspects thereof) or relative to the elements shown or described herein Examples of any combination or permutation of other examples (or one or more aspects thereof).

In the case of inconsistent use between this document and any document thus incorporated by reference, the use of this document controls.

In this document, as is common in patent documents, independent of any other instances or uses of "at least one" or "one or more", the term "a" is used to include one or more. In this document, the term "or" is used to refer to a non-exclusive OR, such that "A or B" includes "A but not B", "B but not A" and "A and B" unless otherwise indicated. In this document, the terms "including" and "in which" are used as the concise English equivalents of the respective terms "including" and "wherein". In addition, in the following technical solutions, the terms "including" and "including" are open-ended, that is, systems, devices, articles, and components that include elements other than those listed after such terms in the technical solutions Compounds, formulas or procedures are still considered to be within the scope of this technical solution. In addition, in the scope of the following patent applications, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used as marks, and are not intended to impose several requirements on their goals.

Geometric terms such as "parallel", "perpendicular", "round" or "square" are not intended to require absolute mathematical precision unless the context dictates otherwise. Alternatively, such geometric terms allow for changes due to manufacturing or equivalent functions. For example, if the element is described as "round" or "substantially round", components that are not exactly round (for example, slightly elliptical or polygonal components) are still covered by this description.

The above description is intended to be illustrative and non-binding. For example, the above examples (or one or more aspects thereof) can be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used by those who are familiar with the technology after reviewing the above description. [Abstract] Provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) to allow readers to quickly confirm the nature of the technical disclosure content. According to understanding, [Abstract] will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the patent application. Also, in the above [Embodiment], various features can be grouped together to rationalize the disclosure content. This should not be interpreted as an unclaimed revealing feature that is indispensable for any claim. On the contrary, the subject matter of the present invention may be less than all the features of the specific disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the following patent applications are incorporated into the [Embodiments] as examples or embodiments accordingly, where each claim represents its own independent embodiment, and it is expected that such embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the present invention should be judged by referring to the scope of the attached application and the full scope of equivalents to which the scope of such application is granted.

100: The first window assembly 110: window frame 120: window frame 130: window panel 130A: The first window 130B: second window 130C: third window 200: Chamber gap 200A: the first chamber gap 200B: the second chamber gap 210: Spacer/Edge Seal 210A: first spacer 210B: second spacer 220A: first window thickness 220B: the second window thickness 220C: the third window thickness 230: layer 230A: glass layer 230B: middle layer 230C: reflective layer 230D: second glass layer 230E: the second middle layer 230F: second reflective layer 240A: Glass layer thickness 240B: middle layer thickness 240C: reflective layer thickness 240D: thickness of the second glass layer 240E: the second middle layer thickness 240F: second reflective layer thickness 600: Window assembly 700: third window assembly 710A: first floor 710B: second floor 710C: third layer 720A: first layer thickness 720C: the third layer thickness 800: Method for manufacturing window components

In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, similar component symbols can describe similar components in different views. Similar component symbols with different letter suffixes can indicate different instances of similar components. The drawings generally illustrate the various embodiments discussed herein by way of example, but not by way of limitation. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an example of the first window opening assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the first window opening assembly of Figure 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 3 shows a graph of the acoustic performance of the window assembly according to the external (first) window panel weight (kg/m ² ) depicted as OTIC according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 4 shows another graph of the acoustic performance of the window opening assembly according to the external (first) window panel weight (kg/m ² ) depicted as Rw (ISO 717-1) according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 5 shows a graph of the edge sealing force (N/m) according to the glass thickness (in mm) or the estimated life of the window assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention, where the edge sealing force is attributed to the IGU life Proxy measurements or characteristics. Figure 6 shows a graph showing the percentage of the total glass thickness of the window opening assembly (window panels 1, 2 and 3) relative to the total glass thickness of the first window panel of the window opening assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 7 shows a ternary graph of the glass percentage (by weight) of each of the three window panels of the window opening assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention, where the shaded area indicates the window opening assembly (for example, triple window panel) IGU) corresponding edge sealing force greater than 1.2 N/m. Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a second window opening assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 9 shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a third window opening assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention. Figure 10 shows an example of a method of manufacturing a window assembly according to various embodiments of the present invention.

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100: The first window assembly

120: window frame

130: window panel

130A: The first window

130B: second window

130C: third window

200: Chamber gap

200A: the first chamber gap

200B: the second chamber gap

210: Spacer/Edge Seal

210A: first spacer

210B: second spacer

220A: first window thickness

220B: the second window thickness

220C: the third window thickness

230: layer

230A: glass layer

230B: middle layer

230C: reflective layer

240A: Glass layer thickness

240B: middle layer thickness

240C: reflective layer thickness

Claims (24)

An isolation window assembly, including: A window frame; A first window panel, including: A first glass layer having a first glass layer thickness; A first light reflecting layer, the first light reflecting layer having a thickness of a first light reflecting layer less than the thickness of the first layer; and A first intermediate layer located between the first glass layer and the first reflective layer; A second window panel having a first window panel thickness, the second window panel being spaced apart from the first window panel; A third window panel is located between the first window panel and the second window panel, wherein the third window panel is separated from the first window panel and the second window panel, and the third window panel has a size smaller than A second window thickness of the first window thickness; A first chamber gap located between the first window panel and the third window panel; and A second cavity gap is located between the second window plate and the third window plate. The isolation window assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first reflective layer includes aluminum borosilicate. The isolation window assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second window panel includes: A second glass layer having a second glass layer thickness; A second light reflecting layer having a thickness of a second light reflecting layer smaller than the thickness of the second glass layer; and A second intermediate layer is located between the second glass layer and the second reflective layer. The isolation window assembly according to claim 3, wherein the thickness of the second glass layer is greater than the thickness of the first glass layer. The isolation window assembly according to claim 3, wherein the thickness of the second reflective layer is less than or equal to 1 mm. The isolation window assembly according to claim 3, wherein the thickness of the second glass layer is within a range of 3 mm to 6 mm. The isolation window assembly according to claim 3, wherein the second glass layer has a surface compression greater than or equal to 69 MPa. The isolation window assembly according to claim 1, wherein the third window panel has a surface compression less than or equal to 24 MPa. The isolation window assembly according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the second window panel is less than or equal to 1 mm. The isolation window assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second window plate is a single-piece soda lime glass. The isolation window assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first intermediate layer includes a polymer material. The isolation window assembly as described in claim 1, further comprising: A first spacer located in the gap of the first chamber and extending between the first window plate and the third window plate; and A second spacer is located in the gap of the second chamber and extends between the second window plate and the third window plate. An isolation window assembly, including: A window frame; A first window panel, including: A first glass layer having a first glass layer thickness; A first light reflecting layer, the first light reflecting layer having a first light reflecting thickness less than the thickness of the first glass layer; and A first intermediate layer located between the first glass layer and the first reflective layer; A second window panel separated from the first window panel; A third window panel is located between the first window panel and the second window panel, wherein the third window panel is separated from the first window panel and the second window panel, and the third window panel includes: A first window layer; A second window layer; and A second intermediate layer located between the second window plate layer and the second window plate layer; A first chamber gap located between the first window panel and the third window panel; and A second cavity gap is located between the second window plate and the third window plate. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the first reflective layer, the first window plate layer and the second window plate layer comprise aluminum borosilicate. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the first reflective layer, the first window layer and the second window layer have a surface compression greater than or equal to 600 MPa. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the third window panel includes at least one of surface features or sub-surface features. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the first window layer or the second window layer has a thickness less than or equal to one millimeter. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the first window layer or the second window layer has a thickness less than or equal to 0.7 mm. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the light-reflecting layer has a thermal expansion coefficient less than 70×10 ^-7 /K. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the thickness of the first glass layer is in a range of about 3 mm to 8 mm. The isolation window assembly according to claim 13, wherein the isolation window assembly has an outdoor/indoor transmittance level greater than 20.9, and the first window panel, the second window panel, and the third window panel have less than 32 kg/ A total surface weight in square meters. An isolation window assembly, including: A window frame; A first window panel, including: A glass layer with a thickness of the glass layer; A reflective layer, the reflective layer having a reflective layer thickness that is less than the thickness of the glass layer, and a surface compression from about 500 MPa to about 700 MPa; and A first intermediate layer located between the glass layer and the reflective layer; A second window panel separated from the first window panel; A third window panel is located between the first window panel and the second window panel, wherein the third window panel is separated from the first window panel and the second window panel, and the third window panel has a size smaller than The thickness of a window plate of the thickness of the glass layer; A first chamber gap located between the first window panel and the third window panel; and A second cavity gap is located between the second window plate and the third window plate. The isolation window assembly according to claim 22, wherein the first reflective layer and the third window plate layer comprise aluminum borosilicate. The isolation window assembly according to claim 22, wherein the thickness of the reflective layer and the thickness of the window plate are less than or equal to one millimeter.

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